Biodegradable plastic bags are not as eco-friendly as their labeling may suggest. A new study discovered that these biodegradable plastics actually survive years in various environments without fully decomposing. Researchers examined different types of biodegradable plastic bags and found that they were still intact after spending three years in the ground, water, and air environments. In fact, the bags were still able to carry groceries without tearing. The scientists did the same test on...
from Inhabitat - Green Design, Innovation, Architecture, Green Building https://inhabitat.com/study-shows-biodegradable-plastic-bags-still-hold-groceries-3-years-after-being-discarded
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